SAN
FRANCISCO — Dec. 13, 2011 — The University of San Francisco’s Center for the
Pacific Rim will host world-class macroeconomists Christina and David H. Romer
for their lecture “Healing America’s Troubled Economy.” This timely and
thought-provoking talk will take place Dec. 13 at 5:45 p.m. in the
McLaren Complex on USF’s main campus. The event is free and open to the public.
The
Romers are a husband-and-wife team of professors at the University of California,
Berkeley whose distinguished work in macroeconomics has earned them international
recognition. Christine Romer was the Chair
of the Council of Economic
Advisers in the Obama administration until she resigned from the position in September
of 2010.
“The
Romers are true macroeconomists, but they are also experts that ordinary people
can understand,” said Patrick Lloyd Hatcher, Kiriyama Distinguished
Scholar-in-Residence at the University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific
Rim, who will moderate the event. “They are open, friendly, and much-liked by
their audiences. We are thrilled to have them speak at USF.”
In
their “Healing America’s Troubled Economy” talk, the Romers will discuss what
went wrong with America’s economy and provide insight on what may be around the
corner—for Wall Street and Main Street.
This
lecture will be particularly valuable and timely because of the recent Occupy
protests across the country. “The Romers understand that our government at the
federal level has failed to bring about an economic recovery,” said Hatcher.
“Christine Romer was in the White House for two years trying to work with a
team to turn things around. Both Romers think it still can be done. We look
forward to a provocative discussion about what is next for our nation’s
economy.”
This
lecture is free, and the community is encouraged to attend. Reservations are recommended
and can be made by calling 415.422.6828. The most direct campus entrance to the
McLaren Complex is on Golden Gate Avenue near Kittredge Terrace in San
Francisco.
About the USF
Center for the Pacific Rim
The Center for the Pacific Rim in the College of Arts and Sciences bridges both sides of the Pacific
through graduate and undergraduate academic degree programs, scholarly research
and exchange, print and online publications, and free public affairs and
literary events focused on Asia and the entire Pacific Rim.
About the University of
San Francisco
The University of San Francisco is in the heart of one of the most
innovative and diverse cities and features a vibrant community of students and
faculty who achieve excellence in their fields while building a more humane and
just world. University of San Francisco students, faculty, and alumni are
involved in the entrepreneurial city of San Francisco and work in all
industries, from technology to the nonprofit sector. With dedicated professors and exceptional
academic programs to choose from, the university offers undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to develop
into ethical leaders who are sought after in their professions. USF’s diverse
student body benefits from direct access to faculty, small class sizes, and a
broad array of programs and co-curricular opportunities. Informed by the
university’s 156-year-old Jesuit Catholic mission, the USF community ignites
students’ passion for social justice and the pursuit of the common good. For
more information about the University of San Francisco, please visit www.usfca.edu.
